Netanyahu Vows to Make Israeli Navy World-Class Amid Regional Tensions
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
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- Netanyahu visited the Ashdod naval base with Defense Minister Katz.
- Israel recently received its sixth strategic submarine, INS Drakon.
- Netanyahu vowed to make Israel a world leader in naval warfare.
- He cited threats in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb.
- Israel is considering acquiring additional naval assets.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Ashdod naval base on Sunday with Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, days after Israel received its new strategic submarine, INS Drakon. The visit occurred amid heightened security concerns regarding Turkey. During the tour, naval commanders briefed Netanyahu and Katz on maritime challenges and operations in the southern theater, and the two leaders observed naval warfare equipment. "We know the maritime space has become an international battlefield," Netanyahu stated, citing threats in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, and warning that Israel would not allow its own maritime space, ports, or shipping to be threatened in the Mediterranean. He also announced that Israel is considering acquiring additional naval assets, including more vessels and other unspecified equipment, in what was seen as a message to Turkish President Erdogan. "In this area, surface and underwater, I intend for Israel to be one of the world leaders in this field of combat. We will protect the State of Israel also from the sea," Netanyahu declared, emphasizing the navy's importance for national security.
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